Did You Know?
Two Chancellors of the Exchequer have sat for Leeds seats: Denis Healey and Rachel Reeves.
Key Information
Qualification
A-Level
Duration
Two Year Course
Examination Board
Edexcel
exam board specification
"Politics is not just a subject that is beneficial in an academic setting, but one I can apply in everyday life. Global Politics is one of my favourite topics because it helps me understand and analyse real-world events and issues happening around the world." - Akira McBride, The Farnley Academy
Key Employability Skills | ||
| Social Influence | Critical Analysis | Reasoning |
Qualification
A-level
Assessment
100% Exam
What do I need to study this course?
You will need a grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language, and an interest in, and some knowledge of, current affairs and politics.
What will I study?
A-level Politics will develop your knowledge and informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context. You will study politics in the United Kingdom as well as global politics and political ideology. You will gain a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes.
What next?
Many of our students move on to study a degree in politics or international studies at prestigious universities including the London School of Economics, Cambridge, Durham, Sheffield and York. Politics students often go into Journalism, Business, Law, the Civil Service, and Teaching. They may also work for political parties, charities, and pressure groups.
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